Shifty Powers: The Gun Guy from “Band of Brothers”

Editor’s Note: Today’s article is about Sgt. Darrell Powers, a World War II hero who served with the 101st Airborne Division. Nicknamed “Shifty”, Powers saw action in the American airborne landings in Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. Powers was more than “j...

By Massad Ayoob

USS Hornet (CV-12): Carrier that Stung Japan

The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participa...

By Peter Suciu

Bank Fishing Blueprint #003: Urban Fishing Spots

Welcome back to Bank Fishing Blueprint, the weekly AllOutdoor series focused on helping bank anglers find and catch more fish. Last week, we talked about why adding red to your lures in April can make a big difference when targeting bass in ponds and small lakes. If you missed that installment, i...

By Keith Lusher

Find Out How Free Your State Really Is: The State Freedom Index

Every year, anti-gun groups like Giffords and so-called Everytown for Gun Safety make a big deal out of their state rankings of firearms laws. They are based on obscure criteria and always show that the most Second Amendment-friendly states rank lowest, with California always ranking highest. Thi...

By Mark Chesnut

The Click: A Zippo, a 1911, and a Way of Life

A worn Zippo, a 1911, and a small-town gun shop come together in a story about tools that last and the men who carry them. The post The Click: A Zippo, a 1911, and a Way of Life appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Scott Witner
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